Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) - PRN

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Occupational Therapist and departmental supervisors, the Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the plan of care developed by a Licensed Occupational Therapist. The role delivers therapeutic interventions suited to each patient’s diagnosis, age, functional level, and treatment setting; instructs patients and caregivers; monitors and documents patient progress; and provides services within applicable authorizations, insurance, Medicare, and regulatory guidelines. The assistant is expected to support Fisher-Titus’s mission, vision, and CARES values; protect patient rights, privacy, and dignity; follow safety, confidentiality, quality, and compliance procedures; and demonstrate compassionate communication, service etiquette, commitment to safety, and high-quality care. This position is PRN.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved, accredited Associate Degree Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current state licensure as a Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA/L).
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement the occupational therapy plan of care developed and directed by the Occupational Therapist.
Provide therapeutic interventions appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis, age, functional level, and treatment setting.
Instruct patients and caregivers in treatment programs, precautions, and equipment use; document their understanding and demonstration of instructions.
Progress treatment activities consistently and contribute to the development and advancement of home exercise programs within the established plan of care.
Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate relevant findings, progress, or concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
Document patient status and progress toward established outcomes at each visit using objective and measurable parameters in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Submit accurate, complete, and timely documentation and billing for each patient encounter.
Provide skilled therapy services within payer authorizations and applicable insurance, Medicare, and regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrate dependability and flexibility in meeting department and facility scheduling needs.
Maintain productivity standards and use work time efficiently to support patient care and departmental goals.
Support Fisher-Titus’s mission, vision, and CARES values.
Protect patient rights and promote patient privacy, dignity, well-being, and a safe and secure environment.
Support safety procedures and programs, including universal precautions, safe work practices, emergency plans, risk management, security, and reporting or correcting unsafe conditions and equipment needs.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and operational data.
Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance, and comply with laws and policies against sexual harassment and illegal or discriminatory behavior.
Communicate compassionately, use active listening and the AIDET and HEART techniques, and use key words at key times.
Demonstrate service etiquette by greeting patients, maintaining a positive manner, ensuring privacy, respecting patient diversity, and managing expectations of care.
Follow safety guidelines, recognize risks early, and support the Culture of Safety.
Deliver efficient, effective, purposeful care and participate in continual process improvement.